Special Project Grant: STEAM and Outdoor Learning

Submitted by: Tina Arnott and Stephanie Timmerman

The grade 1-2 teaching team at Niakawa Place school would like to send a big shout out to MAME for approving our grant application. We used the funds to purchase supplies that would enhance hands on inquiry-based projects and outdoor learning. Many supplies purchased were for STEAM exploration such as: engineering and designing sets, creative magnetic building sets, gears, construction sets and a microscope. We have already used our supplies during our grade 5-6 buddy time and for science (position and motion). As the warmer weather approaches, we look forward to using the supplies purchased for outdoor learning. The collapsible wagons and jumbo magnified glasses will be great for exploring and transporting other material outside easily. Thanks for this amazing opportunity!